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Kyle Cooper interview pt. 2/2
21 Jul 10
designer: Kyle Cooper • 3 comments
Part two of our interview with Kyle Cooper. Great insights from the acclaimed title designer and (art) director on the use of typography in three classic main titles that made a big impression on him: The Dead Zone, To Kill A Mockingbird and Walk On The Wild Side. Sorry to keep you all waiting for part 2. Has to do with another exciting spin-off project, but more on that later.
Good news: a new series of video interviews with title designers is on the way. We're shooting in L.A., London, Paris, Amsterdam and Berlin. Expect the first interview of the new series online in about 4-6 weeks. Subscribe by email to stay informed.

Splice
4 Jun 10
designer: Kook Ewo • 4 comments
Splice, a sci-fi thriller by Vincenzo Natali, starring Adrien Brody, opened in the US today. French title designer Kook Ewo (Silent Hill), who designed the uncanny opening title sequence, attended the black carpet premiere in L.A. two nights ago. From his hotel room he emailed us his insightful “making of” story. Let us know what you think!


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19 May 10
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The Back-up Plan
4 May 10
designer: Michael Riley • 3 comments
Shine designed the gleeful and stylish animated title sequence for the new Jennifer Lopez movie 'The Back-Up Plan.' Reminscent of 1960s and 1970s illustrations and so-called "limited" animation, the title sequence shows a woman strolling the streets, as "New York icons graphically morph into baby iconography." Check out our interview with Shine's CD Michael Riley and take a look at the original storyboards.


We are a Webby Honoree!
21 Apr 10
We didn't get nominated, like we did last year for SubmarineChannel's MiniMovies project, but we're pleased to be selected as an Official Honoree of the 14th Annual Webby Awards' "Movies and Film" category, alongside sites such as Sundance Channel, Tribecca Film and Yahoo! Movies.
TEDxEdges
18 Jun 10
designer: Filipe Carvalho • 2 comments
“Glass pieces and particles come slowly together to form the TEDxEdges title, the same way people and ideas come together at the TED talks,” says main title designer Filipe Carvalho about his opening titles for the 2009 Lisbon TED event.

On Tour
Animated nipple tassels turn into feather fans to reveal the first credit in Deubal's fun title sequence for On Tour (French: Tournée). This road movie about a troupe of American Neo-Burlesque dancers touring France won both the film critics' FIPRESCI Award as well as the Best Director Award at Cannes last week. The title sequence with its sparkles, humoristic typography and blurred neon lights (shot with a Canon 5D Mark II) embodies the spirit of the New-Burlesque movement.

Pocko Magma
18 May 10
designer: Oliver Durant and Bruna Guerreiro • 1 comment
Lisbon-based creative studio Captive combines the “chic humor” of Saul Bass with the highly stylized artwork of the Japanse illustrator Kinpro and added a touch of Maurice Binder to create a memorable title sequence for none other than a touring exhibition of – are you still following? – customized Russian Matryoshka dolls. That's got to be a first.

God Of War III
29 Apr 10
designer: Karin Fong • 2 comments
Imaginary Forces designed the main titles and in-game flashback sequences for the latest installment of Sony Playstation's flagship action-adventure series God of War. IF's designer/director Karin Fong discusses her experiences designing her first game title sequence, and explains how cinematic conventions can contribute to more immersive, bigger games experiences. “Introducing sequences that are more interpretive or impressionistic can add to the drama of the story.”

Two Eyes Staring
20 Apr 10
designer: Djie Han Thung • comment
Two Eyes Staring (original Dutch title 'Zwart Water') is arguably the first Dutch psychological horror movie. Dutch self-taught filmmaker and motion designer Djie Han Thung created a simple, atmospheric title sequence that combines Rorschach ink blots and live action footage to reflect the psychological state-of-mind of the main characters.
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